COURAGEOUS PARENTING

Regret is a treadmill — you're exhausted but going nowhere.Every parent has mistakes in the rearview. The question isn't whether you've fallen short — it's whether guilt is still running your parenting today. If your head is stuck in the past, your influence in the present takes the hit.It's never too late to make a real difference. But that requires decisive change — not just good intentions. You can't expect different outcomes when your responses, habits, and influence stay the same.This isn't about getting up to speed with normal Christian parenting — it has to be stronger than that. Parenting with a biblical lens, daily and intentionally, is required. The times demand more than previous generations of Christian parents were willing to give.In this episode, you'll get practical steps to break the guilt cycle and step into a new season of parenting — with the Lord's help.Topics: Christian parenting, raising kids with real faith, performance-based religion, heart-level discipleship, intentional parenting, family rhythms, homeschool family, faith that lasts. 📖 Want to go deeper? Courageous Parenting by Isaac and Angie Tolpin gives you 31 biblical keys to raising children who are equipped to thrive — in their faith, their character, and their relationships.👉 Get the book on Amazon: Courageous ParentingCourageous Parenting Podcast is hosted by Isaac and Angie Tolpin of Be Courageous Ministry — helping Christian parents raise kids of faith in unprecedented times.#ChristianParenting #BiblicalParenting #DisciplingYourChildren #CourageousParenting #ChristianFamily🔔 Subscribe for weekly encouragement for Christian familiesCheck out companies we love and use! REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q03V_2w90  CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2026

You can say you are intentional parents, but is your intentionality actually encouraging real faith, or performance-based faith that doesn't last? Conservative intentionality can still lead children down the deadly trough of performance-based religiosity. Listen to this with an open mind as you reflect on your own parenting and family rhythms and see if you discover opportunities to dismantle performance-based faith and encourage real faith in your children. There's nothing as important as where your children will spend eternity, and while you can't save your children and are to trust God with them, He's also trusting you with them. He's counting on you and your spouse to disciple them daily with an approach that reaches the heart — not just looks the part. Topics: Christian parenting, raising kids with real faith, performance-based religion, heart-level discipleship, intentional parenting, family rhythms, homeschool family, faith that lasts. 📖 Want to go deeper? Courageous Parenting by Isaac and Angie Tolpin gives you 31 biblical keys to raising children who are equipped to thrive — in their faith, their character, and their relationships. 👉 Get the book on Amazon: Courageous Parenting Courageous Parenting Podcast is hosted by Isaac and Angie Tolpin of Be Courageous Ministry — helping Christian parents raise kids of faith in unprecedented times. #ChristianParenting #BiblicalParenting #DisciplingYourChildren #CourageousParenting #ChristianFamily 🔔 Subscribe for weekly encouragement for Christian families Check out companies we love and use! REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q03V_2w90 CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2026

What do you do when your child hurts someone they love — and doesn't seem to get it? This episode gives you a biblical framework for coaching your kids through sin in real time, not just correcting behavior but shaping their heart toward repentance, restoration, and genuine change.Isaac and Angie walk you through how to have the hard conversations that actually disciple your children in the moments that matter most — when emotions are high, relationships are strained, and your child needs more than a timeout.In this episode:Why in-the-moment discipleship is more powerful than after-the-fact lecturesHow to coach your child toward owning their sin rather than deflecting itPractical language you can use to guide your child through repairing a relationshipWhy loving others biblically starts with what we teach at homeScriptures referenced: James 1:26 · Romans 15:1-2 · Philippians 2:3-4 · Mark 12:31📖 Want to go deeper? Courageous Parenting by Isaac and Angie Tolpin gives you 31 biblical keys to raising children who are equipped to thrive — in their faith, their character, and their relationships.👉 Get the book on Amazon: Courageous ParentingCourageous Parenting Podcast is hosted by Isaac and Angie Tolpin of Be Courageous Ministry — helping Christian parents raise kids of faith in unprecedented times.#ChristianParenting #BiblicalParenting #DisciplingYourChildren #CourageousParenting #ChristianFamily🔔 Subscribe for weekly encouragement for Christian familiesCheck out companies we love and use! REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q03V_2w90  CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2026

Are you becoming more intentional as a parent but struggling to find a strong biblical community? Perhaps you're not meant to find it — you're meant to cultivate it.In this episode, Isaac and Angie share four practical tips for building biblical community right where you are, and show you how to use the new Courageous Parenting book as a tool to do it alongside other families.Churches often struggle to teach biblical parenting — but you could be the catalyst for change in your own community. You weren't meant to parent alone, and there are families around you who want the same thing. They just need someone to go first.Buy the Book, it comes out June 3rd on Amazon🔔 Subscribe for weekly encouragement for Christian familiesCheck out companies we love and use! REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q03V_2w90  CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Do you ever feel like your parenting just isn't working — no matter how hard you try?For Christian parents today, conviction erodes quietly. Consistency breaks down across the areas that matter most: discipline, discipleship, screen time, peer and family influences, reaching your kids' hearts, and handling bad attitudes. And the pressure of an increasingly hostile culture only makes it harder.In this episode, Isaac and Angie Tolpin identify the 3 core mistakes fueling discouragement in Christian parents right now — and give practical wisdom and personal stories on how to overcome them. They also share content from their new book Courageous Parenting, releasing June 2nd, 2026.If you're a Christian mom or dad who's tired of feeling like you're failing, or want to sharpen your focus, marriage alignment and follow through, this episode is for you.Join the book launch team here → becourageousministry.org/book🔔 Subscribe for weekly encouragement for Christian familiesCheck out companies we love and use!REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q03V_2ps0CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

Humility about your parenting is the beginning of a catalyst to new growth and fruitfulness in your mission at home. When you model humility, long term you will see it help your family stay united despite conflict or disagreements. They must see it while they are young to be it in their own relationship when they get older. Isaac and Angie just returned from giving 12 messages at two conferences to parents over the last couple of weeks and while none of those messages were about Church, they made small comments within some of them about the importance of biblical community. Surprisingly, the questions they received the most were about the age-integrated Church they planted in Idaho. People are starving for real authentic community with people running the race in the same direction. Join the Tolpins as they recorded this the morning after the last conference from their hotel room with so many fresh perspectives to share. Learn more about the NEW COURAGEOUS PARENTING book and sign up for the launch team at becourageousministry.org/book We only endorse companies where we are customers first, these are great companies REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q03V_2ps0 CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

A candid conversation from the Tolpins hotel room after giving six messages at the Teach Them Diligently Conference packed full of practical wisdom. Isaac gives an unprecedented times warning to fathers he calls the three W’s. Angie pours into a topic that struck a deep chord with women putting many in tears during one of her sessions. Get fresh wisdom on being Courageous Parents that you can apply today. What does it mean when you hear Christian parenting? It can mean all kinds of things that don’t align with scripture today; Courageous parenting is all about biblical parenting, but to parent biblically in today’s high pressure environment to conform takes more courage than previous generations of parents. Isaac and Angie invite you to join the book launch team that hundreds have already signed up for.  Learn more about the NEW COURAGEOUS PARENTING book and sign up for the launch team at becourageousministry.org/book We only endorse companies where we are customers first, these are great companies REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q03V_2ps0 CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

The younger years of parenting can reveal disunity and disagreements on specific issues within a marriage; and not only that, all first time parents are learning and growing and constantly experiencing the realities of being sanctified as they wrestle with the decisions they need to make. Isaac and Angie share biblical truths that warn us about where we should and should not be getting parenting advice while also sharing part of their personal story of the first 5 years of parenting and trying to navigate hard decisions and be biblical in the midst of opposing advice and experiences. Some decisions can be confusing, there are pros and cons for everything, and not everyone has the same life circumstances either, which makes it so important to remember that we must seek God’s unique will for each of our own families and hold our decisions open-handed before the Lord with a surrendered heart and mind ready to obey what He leads us in. God’s word is clear and there are many truths that do apply across the board collectively as Christ followers, but there are some decisions that are disputable and require us to seek His wisdom in. We must remember that some parenting decisions are not decisions that are cookie cutter for every single family; while also holding firmly to the biblical truths that are indisputable. Join Isaac and Angie for this scripture rich podcast episode that will be relatable while also being biblically encouraging. We only endorse companies where we are customers first, these are great companiesREDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q03V_2rb0CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/Get the FREE “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” workshop with the Tolpins at https://www.becourageousministry.org/workshop

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026

All parents have had to deal with the reality that their children are sinners. After all, all humans sin. But the perspective we have when they sin makes all the difference. Within the Christian community over the years we have seen and heard discipline and discipleship taught as if they were different aspects of parenting, but we share our biblical reasoning, with scripture, on why we believe discipline is actually just another aspect of discipleship, and why this is so crucial in our parenting. Everything we do as parents is essentially an opportunity for discipleship, because discipleship according to Duet. 6:5-9 is woven through the fabric of one’s everyday lives. Our perspective on discipline MUST shift from being something we just do to obey God ourselves, to an opportunity to lead our children to Christ and understanding of the gospel and truly understanding their need for a Savior and a thankfulness for what He has done for us. Join Isaac and Angie for this engaging discussion, filled with biblical truth, as they share from their own personal experience in parenting nine children over the past 25 years. We only endorse companies where we are customers first, these are great companies REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q03V_2ps0 CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ Get the FREE “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” workshop with the Tolpins at https://www.becourageousministry.org/workshop

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

You may have heard the term, The Bible is the guide book or instruction manual for life. But understanding the scriptures and applying them to every day experiences, circumstances, and using them to disciple children in the way they should go is not always super clear or cookie cutter. Join Isaac and Angie for this clear and encouraging episode on how to utilize the Bible in these five foundational areas of parenting: decision making, discipleship, encouraging family members in walking in Christ, influencing convictions and beliefs, and discipline. There are so many decisions we have to make as parents and we need biblical truth to guide us. In addition, if you desire a legacy where your children are in alignment in their beliefs it is super important that there is unity in their view of scripture and obedience to the Word. This is surely going to spur on couples to have deeper conversations about living out what the Bible says in very practical areas of their lives. We only endorse companies where we are customers first, these are great companiesREDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan MinistriesCTC Math https://ctcmath.com/Get the FREE “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” workshop with the Tolpins at https://www.becourageousministry.org/workshop

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2026

What are you doing differently than most Christians to influence your children to have a strong identity in Christ? It’s vital to have concrete answers on this as over 75% of children raised in Christian homes are leaving the church by age 18. Get the practical insights you need to encourage a strong faith in your children and have your spouse listen to this too to fuel the marriage discussion that all marriages should be having. This Courageous Parenting podcast episode’s topic is from chapter 7 of the new book coming soon; “Christian Parenting” 31 Keys to Equipping Children for Unprecedented Times. If you want to get info about being on the launch team and/or getting updates go to courageousparenting.com/episodes.We only endorse companies where we are customers first, these are great companiesREDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://hubs.ly/Q03V_2ps0CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/Get the FREE “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” workshop with the Tolpins at https://www.becourageousministry.org/workshop

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2026

Don’t buy into “Let kids be kids” or the warnings of “Don’t let children grow up too fast”. As Christian parents you do want your children to mature faster than the people around them in the right ways. We believe it’s important that Christian children are ready to lead in righteousness versus falling to waywardness. When they mature faster, it’s easier for them to lead. We cover eight benefits to helping your children mature faster and give you practice examples in how to do it with personal stories. Why more responsibility earlier is vital, the positive impact of having an age-integration mindset, equipping them with biblical perspectives on the world and so much more. We are seeing the fruit in raising our nine children ages 4-25 with this focus. Society is undergoing seismic changes right now and one of the positives is that barriers of entry for young people to actually pursue bigger dreams while they're in your home are vanishing with AI. Make sure your children are differentiated. This episode will help you.A couple of our favorite companies that we use!REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: Redeemhealthshare.orgCTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2026

Are you worried about one of your children, maybe a teenager, or are you feeling like there are subtle sins impacting the atmosphere of your home? Today’s podcast episode is for you! We are talking about matters of the heart; frankly, what God cares about most–repentance and reconciliation with Him! With Resurrection Sunday a week away and being in the midst of Holy Week, we are looking at the concept of spring cleaning and the metaphorical symbolism of cleaning out our hearts and minds through repentance. In addition, if you have struggled with remembering that first love you had for Christ, this episode might, Lord willing, help you in the pursuit of depth in your walk with Christ. You cannot lead your children where you are not going or have not been. Let’s lead with humility and grace as we seek to focus on the things that are most important in discipleship in our homes. A couple of our favorite companies that we use!REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: Redeemhealthshare.orgCTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2026

Don’t let others and the media be the first to teach your children about UFO’s, Aliens, and the Nephilim mentioned in the bible. When you’re first to give biblical perspectives to your children, you are staying in a strong source of wisdom as one of their most important teachers. It’s vital to stay in that seat during these unprecedented times. The United States Government are in process of releasing all files related to UFOs and Aliens. We believe it’s important to be proactive parents versus reactive. This means paying attention to the likely conversations they will be having with others and giving them a biblical perspective and answer. We can’t expect our children to stand firm for biblical truth if they don’t have an answer to give others when the topic comes up. Equip your children to be confident in asserting a biblically sound view on these topics. Even if you disagree with us, this will stimulate your mind to prepare your children. A couple of our favorite companies that we use!REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: Redeemhealthshare.orgCTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2026

AI is creating seismic societal shifts and can’t be ignored by Christian parents. If you stick your head in the sand and do nothing to prepare your children for a vastly different future, you’re hurting their ability to thrive in it. Everyone is already using AI in one form or another, it’s unavoidable. Instead of fearing it, teach your children how to use it responsibly and be ready to not get swayed by its power to influence away from biblical perspectives down the road. We give you concrete things to do with their children, biblical perspectives, and share the serious repercussions if you do nothing. One of which is your children will lose the confidence to bring to the world their art in all forms. They will trade ease for exercising their minds. We are living in an age where hungry learners will get smarter and lazy learners will feel an inner ruin in their lives. No one knows for sure what’s going to happen in the future, but we lay out compelling arguments in what to do with your children so they thrive regardless of what’s ahead.A couple of our favorite companies that we use!REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: Redeemhealthshare.orgCTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2026

False teachers are dangerous but so is calling someone one who doesn’t fit the definition. We discuss what a false teacher is and isn’t. You will get specifics on what the red and yellow flags are in determining if someone is a false teacher. It’s vital to teach your children this so that when they're older they don’t get swept up in false doctrine. Get a list of scriptures you can teach your children and three things you can do to equip them to discern when someone is a false teacher. It’s a big charge against someone, so if it’s made, they better be right. But scripture does say to expose what’s evil and if someone truly is a false teacher, we do have a responsibility to expose it.A couple of our favorite companies that we use!REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: Redeemhealthshare.orgCTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2026

What is the biblical perspective to share with your children about the Iran war? We answer this question and more to help you be the first to share with your children on this important topic. We are living through historical events biblical in proportion. You’ll want to be the ones who guide your children on how to look at them. This is a spiritual battle, therefore an opportunity to teach your children about the unseen battle that’s always happening around us. Make sure to hear the end as we give a final tip that’s vital anytime you are sharing hard things with your family. We must stir up hope in the future while also staying in reality about the world and what’s happening. In this way your children are being equipped to navigate and think biblically about what comes at them in the future.A couple of our favorite companies that we use!REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: Redeemhealthshare.orgCTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2026

Have your kids struggled with anxiety, fear, impulsive behavior, anger, temper tantrums, digestive issues, restlessness at night, struggles sleeping, irritability, rage, sadness, fatigue, brain fog? The list could go on and on. Many of these issues COULD potentially be related to your child’s nervous system. Join Angie and a special guest, Dr. Rosie Main, who is a Dr of Chiropractic, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Certified Chiropractic of Neurology, as we discuss how God created our Nervous System, the importance of understanding how our bodies work and how subluxation can actually have a profound effect on our moods, our immune system, our ability to reason and so much more. What a riveting and fun discussion between Angie and Rosie as they discuss the importance of every family having and choosing a like-minded team for the care of their family which includes functional doctors, chiropractors, etc… and how to find Christian doctors that will be on your team and want to empower you and help you live a life that is thriving in Christ! We cover so many topics in this episode including how chiropractic adjustments for Mamas, babies, toddlers, children, and teens can be impactful in very practical ways. If you have ever wondered about a holistic approach to health as a parent, this is like a quick intro to ONE aspect of that, caring for your nervous system. A couple of our favorite companies that we use!REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: Redeemhealthshare.orgCTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2026

A behind the scenes view into a large family of nine with ages four to twenty five who discuss their humbling journey parenting which is full of tips and encouragement. You will hear lively discussion on comparison challenges with other moms, lifestyle choice divisions, the challenge in finding good mentors, the lid to growing caused by pride, and why younger people aren’t learning from older people anymore. Isaac and Angie get really personal with their own struggles and what they’ve learned on their parenting journey so far.  You can also subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, and of course right here on Youtube as well. Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2026

Let valentines week be an opportunity to deeply grow your marriage. If you want a thriving marriage you have to be willing to do what most won’t. Go beyond the valentines day gift. We give you three things to do daily during the valentines day week that could change everything for your marriage. In fact these principles are so powerful and helpful that you should continue them onward too. Perhaps you have a struggling marriage, or a boring marriage, or maybe it’s going well, regardless your children need to see a thriving marriage. If you're in the struggle it probably took time to get there, which means it may take time to get it going in the direction you want. These three principles will help you get it there. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, and of course right here on Youtube as well. Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2026

Distractions have always been enemies of a thriving marriage and family, but the temptations today are far greater, and your children’s futures will be even harder with the future integration of AI into so many facets of life. The relationship you have with your phone will largely impact your relationships in life. It takes a great level of discipline to make sure your phone isn’t taking your eyes off the prize. The more social media captivates you, the more future challenges you are sowing in your family. Your undivided attention and influence are needed more than ever in your home. We share some great disciplines to infuse you can adopt, encouragement, and it may be an important episode to also share with your spouse to help you get aligned in this vital area. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, and of course right here on Youtube as well. Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2026

Have you experienced discouragement in the progress of your family or change you would like to see in your family or marriage? Do you tend to struggle with thinking you can take on more? The current state of reality in Western Culture is one of ease in comparison to what will likely come and what we all experienced just five years ago in 2020. What we do now is important! We must be raising our children up and modeling for them what it looks like to choose to work hard now, to grow in learning new things now! Join Isaac and Angie as they discuss the importance of making hard choices, not choosing the easy path, and seeing that all our lives have incredible purpose for this time. If you are in a season of trial or suffering, be encouraged in the midst of hard circumstances to continue persevering! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2026

You will learn six ways to improve the attitudes of your children in this Courageous Parenting episode. If you want more peace in your home, this episode will help. Children’s attitudes are reflective of deeper heart issues and there’s a lot you can do to help them. We also give you four helpful scriptures you can use as you help your children have stronger attitudes as well. If you want a different legacy and know you are doing everything you can to equip your children to be strong in unprecedented times, subscribe to the Courageous Parenting show here or wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes come out every Tuesday.Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2026

Get a fresh look inside our large family through the eyes of our 10 and 15 year old sons. Isaac has a candid conversation with Ethan and Solomon about what helps them listen to their parents, how impactful serving others has been, fears they are overcoming, challenges of peer influences, dinner conversations, why they are excited to be alive during these times and so much more. From Solomon’s tender responses to overcoming fear, to how Ethan is overcoming his fear of putting his voice out into the world, to why they like family bible time, and what propels Ethan to want to learn from his parents. You will see examples of what intentional biblical parenting can do to influence boys to grow into strong men of God. This is sure to encourage while giving practical insights you can start implementing right away.Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

Parents must take on the discipleship of their children in a more intentional way than previous generations. As AI ramps up over the next few years, soon it will be hard for people to decipher what’s real online. This also gives the enemy unprecedented tools to further his agenda of confusion amongst Christians. Isaac and Angie Tolpin give practical insights and their own personal stories in how to encourage strong faith in your children. For example; children must feel like an important part of the body of Christ, find ways to serve, and experience being used for God’s glory. Look for ways to serve God as a family team too. While their futures won’t be easier to stand firm in the faith, there’s a lot you can do while raising them so that they do!Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

If you’re a parent, vision is required, yet, why is it so hard to cultivate clarity and create change for most parents? Isaac and Angie Tolpin dive into the common roadblocks to creating family vision, give biblical insights, and help you focus on the most important areas that parents should do this. Change needs to start with God, but will you let Him use you to cause the change in your family? We give clarity on how to hear from the Lord on what’s needed for your family, how to discuss it in your marriage and when to move forward on a fresh or revitalized vision for what’s ahead.Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

What would your children say Christmas is all about if someone asked them? It’s so hard to prevent the commercialization of Christmas from confusing little minds away from Christ. What can make it even more challenging is when you feel the need to limit your traditions that focus on Christ while being with unbelieving family at Christmas. Get encouragement and insights in how to keep CHRIST the focus with your family regardless of who’s around you. It takes a concerted effort that often feels uncomfortable to cultivate a new legacy, but it’s worth it and it’s what God has called you to do. Merry Christmas everyone, let’s make much of Jesus to our families. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

Your children must learn from you how to navigate division, confusion, and deception in the world. For example,  where are you landing with the Candace Owens and TPUSA conflict? What do you make of Kirk Cameron’s belief in Annihilationism? Is Mark Driscoll a false teacher? Should we trust our Government? Do you want your children, too? Isaac and Angie Tolpin discuss these things through a biblical lens from 2 Timothy. Additionally, they discuss two areas they see the enemy’s strategy is right now in leveraging technology for his destructive goals, and the dangers of Christian celebrities erring who aren’t part of a local church with a pastor willing to hold them accountable. They give huge encouragements and warnings from the bible as they journey through deep waters in this important episode.

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

This is a rare discussion between two homeschool Dads, who both are intentional with home discipleship, have families working as a team for God’s glory, with strong legacies of faith, giving a powerful glimpse into what’s vital to get right. David Nunnery, the founder of Teach Them Diligently homeschool conferences, joins Isaac Tolpin to have a discussion on what truly matters in raising your family. They discuss their own experiences with home discipleship, biblical gender roles in marriage, doing huge projects as a family together, working as a team in marriage, and homeschooling too. This is an insightful episode for both men and women who want to work well together in their marriage to influence a faith-filled legacy. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Do you want your children to fully grasp what Christmas is all about? How fruitful was the last Christmas season for your family? Too often for parents there’s a lot of pressure coming at them from different directions that hurts their ability to keep Christmas focused on Christ; for it to be a season rich in family discipleship. Angie shares the great number of pressures on moms and gets transparent on challenges she’s experienced and Isaac shares a few as well. In the second half of this episode they give three practical keys to experiencing less pressure and encouraging a greater focus on Christ during Christmas. A powerful episode to help both the husband and wife work as a team to recalibrate the Christmas season.Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”Companies we love who sponsor the show:CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Where does mom guilt come from, what could it be a sign of, and how do you have victory over it? These are all questions Angie answers who’s been a mom for twenty-five years with nine children. They discuss the difference between guilt/shame and conviction from the Holy Spirit, it’s important to understand the difference. Listen in on a spontaneous marriage conversation as Isaac coaches Angie to have a different perspective on an area she was feeling mom guilt. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family”Companies we love who sponsor the show:CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

One of the biggest challenges for Christian parents is failing to follow through in biblical discipline as they raise their children. Don’t let that be your family. There are many reasons why there’s a lack of alignment and follow through in this area, discussed in this episode. Isaac and Angie Tolpin also bring a needed perspective to Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it,” that will be an encouragement to all parents. You can’t save your children, and ultimately they will develop their own relationship with God or not, but there’s a lot you can do to disciple them, and an important part of discipleship can be discipline, if you understand how to reach their hearts, encourage them to repent, and point them to Jesus in the process. If you want the 10 steps to biblical discipline and so much more, join Isaac and Angie in the Parenting Mentor Program at courageousparenting.com. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

There’s a Passivity Pandemic happening in men today when it comes to leading their families and discipling their children in the faith. While husbands are responsible, there’s a lot the wife can do to help, after all two become one flesh in marriage. You will also see a spontaneous inside look into Isaac and Angie’s marriage as they discuss these things in their own lives including the day this episode was shot. Isaac goes in depth on what keeps men passive and how to overcome it, they both talk about lies men and women believe, biblical roles, and end with an unprecedented time’s tip that’s a powerful charge to seriously consider who you are surrounding yourselves with. Listen to this, then listen again with your spouse and talk through it.  One of the most powerful tools as mentioned in the episode is to go through the Parenting Mentor Program together at courageousparenting.com. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

The change you desire for your family is largely dependent on your hunger to learn and grow. The more you grow, the healthier your family becomes. Why is that? Because it’s really hard to influence people to where you haven’t been. So what do you want changed in your family? The next question should be, “how do I need to grow to influence the change I desire?” You have so much more influence than you might realize, but we all need to keep learning and growing to cultivate a thriving family in these uncertain times. Your influence matters! This episode will encourage and motivate you to take your next steps. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Should churches adapt something different on that day? How should Christian parents navigate halloween? These are all great questions and Isaac and Angie Tolpin take you to the scriptures in answering them with a compelling argument on why we shouldn’t participate in Halloween but instead see the opportunity to stand firm in the faith and look different than the world on that day. For your children to exercise the muscle of going against the grain with you while they are in your home even when Christians around you are doing things differently. There is a spiritual battle and the enemy wants to perpetuate spiritual confusion. The enemy rejoices in 65% or more of Christians celebrating halloween. Christians should be saying not me and my home!! But are there ways we can be evangelistic on October 31st?  Absolutely and the Tolpins cover those as well. Be ready to be challenged and encouraged in this episode. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

Have you ever struggled with feeling like a failure or fear of failure, discontentment, anxiety or worry, depression, defeat, or discouragement as a Mother? I truly believe that what we do as Moms, serving our families, and discipling our children, is not only one way you can join God in participating in the Great Commission, but if you are a Mom, it is your calling to do it intentionally for the glory of Christ! That being said, because you are in ministry, the enemy is and will target you. That’s right, if you are a Mom, you are in a spiritual battle and have an enemy. God uses broken and contrite hearts in ministry (Psalm 51), so being broken vessels is the most useful to God, but we must not stop ministering because of our brokenness. Peter denied Christ 3 times, THREE, and then 50 days later preached the first sermon every given post Jesus’ ascension at Pentacost. God needs us Moms to be humble, but also filled with the Holy Spirit, courageous and resolute in our mission–unwilling to stop for the sake of the cross! Join me, Angie Tolpin, for some biblical encouragement in our roles as mothers! This is a must listen to! Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show:CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

When your children grow up and get married, it’s a glorious life milestone, and we get to witness our children grow up to move into the next season and journey in their lives, which will likely span their lifetime! It’s awesome, but the fallen world has completely influenced the reputation and expectations one has of the Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, so much so that none of us likely want to be one, yet we all will be one day, Lord willing. When I say we don’t want to be one, what I mean is that we don’t want to be viewed the way the world views these roles within a family!! Well, as biblical people, let’s reclaim this wonderful position and role in the family with grace, confidence, and truth! Join us for this lively conversation where we look at the role of the family parents when their children marry, leave, and cleave, as well as what the Bible teaches regarding what we could call one another, rather than MIL and FIL!  Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025

Erika Kirk offering forgiveness during her husband's ceremony speech was powerful, but also a useful example to use in teaching your children about the gospel and forgiveness. This episode goes deep into biblical forgiveness with practical insights and scriptures you can use with your children. It also gives you an example with scriptures to share the gospel with your children as well. When you use a real world example of someone exemplifying biblical truth with your children, it’s impactful. So don’t miss this opportunity and get the encouragement and practical wisdom in how to have these conversations with your family. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Get the FREE Workshop with the Tolpins “Cultivating an Unshakable Family” Companies we love who sponsor the show:CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025

Just days ago Isaac and Angie’s daughter Megan just said “I WILL!”  Join them for this candid behind the scenes episode where they discuss what they have learned in parenting kids to grow up and leave and cleave, as well as sharing some special thoughts about what life will be like with another girl launched. They share stories, tears, joy, and what they have learned about parenting olders in a way that both intends to lead and protect while also not overstepping control and letting them lean into Christ rather than being co-dependent on us!  HINT: It’s all about discipleship when they are younger and their relationship they have cultivated when they were younger. Angie also shares the topic titles that she had been teaching their daughter leading up to her wedding day, as well as wisdom regarding “rules of engagement” for purposefully protecting family relationships within family and with new family.  Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: Get Abbie Halberstadt’s (M is For Mama) new book  “You Bet Your Stretch Marks”  CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025

Is it possible to pursue marriage in a biblical way today? ABSOLUTELY and we are overjoyed by Megan and Shawn honoring their parents and the Lord as they approach their wedding day. You will hear their engagement story, their convictions on purity and why, and the wisdom they share for why it’s so worth it to do it God’s way. If you don’t have a strong conviction for how Christian dating should work for your children, neither will they as it’s extremely counter-cultural. This episode will encourage you and give you ideas you can incorporate into your own parenting. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: Get Abbie Halberstadt’s (M is For Mama) new book  “You Bet Your Stretch Marks”  CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025

Part of equipping your children is giving biblical perspectives on the important events and issues of our time. So how do you talk about the Charlie Kirk assassination and what are the lessons that can come from this? Isaac and Angie Tolpin give you some key scriptures, powerful insights, and warnings that will encourage you but also help you navigate these important parenting conversations. Normal Christian parenting is largely failing so it’s vital to be introspective, to take a fresh look at your parenting approach, and to realize that if society has changed, we need to level up our intentionality in our homes. Develop the art of giving biblical perspectives on hard things happening in the world. There’s no time to spare to truly disciple our children in the Bible, Spiritual warfare, and how to glorify God with our lives without fear in the world. Let’s be like Charlie and equip our children to be as well!Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode!Companies we love who sponsor the show:Get Abbie Halberstadt’s (M is For Mama) new book  “You Bet Your Stretch Marks” CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2025

What does it actually look like for young people to honor God in dating for the purpose of marriage? Megan Tolpin and her fiancee Shawn come on the show with Isaac and Angie giving a behind the scenes look and perspectives as they’ve been living it out biblically. While they both were wondering if they were going to be able to find the right person, God had them both turn to trusting the Lord in a stronger way and serving Him with their lives instead of finding a spouse in their own strength. It was only then that the Lord brought them together, but they didn’t even date for three months while being friends first. Here about the meetings Shawn had with Tolpin’s as his relationship with Megan was strengthening and get the wisdom you need as you prepare to navigate leading your children when the time comes. Be ready to be encouraged by their Godly example driven by their own deep personal convictions of obeying God as they approach marriage together.  ScripturesProverbs 3:4-6 Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: Get Abbie Halberstadt’s (M is For Mama) new book  “You Bet Your Stretch Marks”  CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

Motherhood isn’t easy, but it is  worthy, valuable, and important. Moms today are inundated with lies stemming from a secular worldview and many might even describe their journey in motherhood as drowning in unmet expectations and failures. Not only are Moms tempted to fall into the trap of these cultural strongholds but they are also being led astray into wayward parenting philosophies of the day, finding they had “traded one yolk for another” and are realizing that the pendulum swing is not a fun ride but rather leaving them bound to a new form of legalism called gentle parenting, conscious parenting, or the like which put a pressure on parents to fulfill a whole new set of expectations to attain the title of “perfect parent.” Join Angie Tolpin (mom of 9) and Abbie Halberstadt (mom of 10) for a lively AND HONEST conversation about motherhood, discussing many topics covered in Abbie’s newly released book, “You Bet Your Stretch Marks.” THIS EPISODE WILL SURELY BE AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO EVERY MOM IN ANY STAGE OR SEASON OF MOTHERING.  Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: BRAVE Books bravebooks.com/courageous CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2025

If you don’t have a conviction for how you are going to guide your children to handle dating, they won’t either, and where there’s no conviction the wayward culture will win. Isaac and AngieTolpin don’t take the high control route, but instead equip their children in biblical truth on this subject to where their children have developed their own deep convictions to do this season of their lives well. THIS EPISODE WILL HELP YOU FIGURE OUT YOUR PLAN on this extremely important area.  Get the five myths parents often have that are harmful, what the Tolpins have been doing and seeing the fruit on, and practical insights to help you navigate this. Regardless of your parenting season you’ve got to know what your plan is as it alters your communication on this even in the early years.  Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: BRAVE Books bravebooks.com/courageous CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

It's still a good idea to have a meeting with the young man who wants to take your daughter on a date. It's not old-fashioned at all, in fact it's extremely helpful to your daughter, but only if she wants that. Do, or will your daughters have this conviction? If they don't you won't get the chance to meet with him anyways. In the age of rampant pornography addiction it's even more important! Isaac and Angie discuss the six questions every father should ask when he meets with the young man who wants to date his daughter. This will be helpful regardless of your parenting season as so much of it depends also on how you raise them, which is also mentioned in this episode. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Access the podcast right here, but also on Apple, Spotify, Companies we love who sponsor the show: BRAVE Books bravebooks.com/courageous CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025

If relational discipleship isn’t strong in your home, you are likely moving towards pharisaical Christianity which will hurt your legacy. What happens in the home is the largest difference maker on experiencing a faith-filled legacy or not. Unfortunately too many Christian parents believe their being effective when God has actually called us to a deeper level of relational discipleship with their children. This episode will help you see if there are any areas you have a pharisaical home, or if it’s truly one of cultivating deep relationships with you, their siblings, and with Jesus. It’s also vital that discipleship is woven through the fabric of your everyday parenting. Here’s a warning: If you don’t reach their hearts early, it will only be harder as they get older when it matters most. You need their hearts to be able to continue discipling them well into the teenage years too. While it’s never too late, there’s also no time to spare as so many children from christian homes are getting lured into following the patterns of the world. Companies we love who sponsor the show: BRAVE Books bravebooks.com/courageous CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Access the podcast right here, but also on Apple, Spotify, 

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

If you want a thriving family in the future you will need to go against the grain even in Christian circles as you raise your children. Sometimes what’s best for your family is in a different direction than what people in your community are doing. For over twenty years the Tolpin’s have gone against the grain in numerous ways that they are contributing to the fruit they see today in their family of nine children. They discuss how to have the hard conversations and encouragement to do so. The reality of the pressures on parents to go along to get along, but the warning that we should always do what is likely to have the most fruitful outcomes in raising our children even if there’s relational cost with others. But also encouragement that there doesn’t have to be a relational cost and to move forward in love without fear as you make your intentional parenting decisions.  Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM™ HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ BRAVE Books bravebooks.com/courageous Access the podcast right here, but also on Apple, Spotify, 

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

Could encouraging the creative side of your children better prepare them for their  future that will be dominated by AI? Yes and we believe it’s required as it improves problem solving skills, emotional intelligence, creates more neurological connections, improves memory, spacial awareness, fine motor skills, resiliency, and greater confidence. Let’s face it, machines will be able to do many things humans do, but even better. This is part of cultivating producers versus consumers in society, people who are proactive in making their unique contributions and having a resilient mindset as they navigate a changing world. Nurturing their creative side will be a huge contribution to their differentiation in an increasingly homogenized world because of Artificial Intelligence. Get practical insights from the Tolpins who have and are raising their nine children to be equipped and ready for a different world. Take a unique look at what they’ve done and are doing too in order to foster the creativity in their children.Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ BRAVE Books bravebooks.com/courageous Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous Access the podcast right here, but also on Apple, Spotify,

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

Whether you homeschool or are thinking about it there’s a lot of decisions to make and it can be hard to do so with so many opinions and pressures around you. This episode encourages you to go beyond just following friends and trends, but instead to carefully and prayerfully make decisions that are ideal for your unique family. Most people get discouraged by having difficulty navigating these questions: “How do you know if you are picking the right curriculum?” or “Should I join a co-op?” or “Am I preparing them well enough for a changed future?”. Isaac and Angie talk through how to approach making decisions that are best for your family.  Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous Access the podcast right here, but also on Apple, Spotify, 

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

Encouragement for parenting and discipling preteens in the midst of changing hormones, missional homeschooling, and a vision for creating a legacy bible just a few of the topics covered in this very special episode with Angie Tolpin and Leslie Nunnery.  Leslie is an author of a few books, which would be incredibly encouraging to Moms but she is also the co-founder of Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Conventions and author of Heart School. They offer a lot of wisdom, perspective, encouragement, as well as some vision for the future of your family culture! Between the two of them they have each graduated four kids from their homeschools and together have 37 years of homeschooling experience. This is a must listen episode as they talk about the hardships they walked through as young moms and first generation homeschoolers as well as perspectives on how the homeschooling movement and demographics has changed over the past 20 years.  Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified every Tuesday of a new episode! Companies we love who sponsor the show: CTC Math https://ctcmath.com/ REDEEM HealthShare from Samaritan Ministries: https://redeemhealthshare.org/ Creating a Masterpiece; the preferred Art course by the Tolpin children creatingamasterpiece.com/courageous Access the podcast right here, but also on Apple, Spotify,

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025